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Chapter 27: Injury Prevention and Safe Behaviors

Injury Prevention and Safe Behaviors

1.
Which statement about unintentional injuries is false?
A)Taking precautions can prevent unintentional injuries.
B)One-fifth of unintentional injuries are caused by falls.
C)Ninety percent of poisonings occur in the home.
D)Unintentional injuries cannot be prevented.
2.
What is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States?
A)Household fires
B)Firearm injuries
C)Simple falls
D)Electrical shock
3.
How much time do most people spend on the job?
A)Half the day
B)One-quarter of the day
C)One-third of the day
D)One-fifth of the day
4.
You should avoid drinking from lakes and streams because
A)the water tastes bad.
B)the water may contain illness-causing pathogens.
C)even clean-looking water may be poisonous.
D)the water is perfectly safe.
5.
What should you NOT do if you fall into cold water while boating?
A)Draw your knees to your chest to conserve heat.
B)Get your head wet.
C)Keep your head above water.
D)Stay calm.
6.
Which statement about driver safety is false?
A)You should check your mirrors before starting to drive.
B)You should not drive if you feel sleepy.
C)Tailgating is a way to upset the driver in front of you.
D)You don't need to use a turn signal if no one else is around.
7.
A defensive driver is one who
A)is aware of potential hazards and avoids them.
B)drives while angry and practices road rage.
C)is easily distracted at the wheel of a car.
D)All of the above
8.
Which statement about motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles is false?
A)Riders should wear helmets.
B)Riders must follow the same laws as drivers of cars.
C)ATVs are allowed on paved roads.
D)Four-wheeled ATVs are less likely to flip than three-wheeled ATVs.
9.
What should you avoid doing during a flood?
A)Locate an emergency supplies kit.
B)Leave the area immediately.
C)Try to cross floodwaters.
D)Drink only bottled water.
10.
Which severe weather pattern is characterized by a funnel-shaped storm?
A)Hurricane
B)Tornado
C)Flash flood
D)Earthquake
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